About the role#
Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Water and Municipal team. This is a full-time, paid position that focuses on applying standard engineering techniques to water supply, treatment, distribution, and stormwater management projects. You will work on-site and support our lead engineers with day-to-day project tasks.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard design work and update existing engineering systems.
- Assist lead engineers with project duties and ad hoc assignments.
- Research solutions to project concerns and present your findings.
- Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Handle administrative tasks, including documentation, data entry, and creating PowerPoint presentations.
- Respond to general project inquiries.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. ABET accreditation is preferred.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and an active role in campus or community organizations.
- A self-motivated attitude and a desire to learn.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Norfolk, Richmond, or Arlington, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Travel: Approximately 5 percent of the time.
- Terms: Rolling basis.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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